Over the weekend, the weather will become considerably warmer in Latvia and local heat records will be hit in some places in Latvia, according to forecasts.
Cold weather will persist across Latvia on Saturday but will get warmer from Sunday, with temperatures mostly slightly above zero next week, according to forecasts.
On Thursday, snow layer in Rīga grew by 11 centimeters, forming a 16 centimetre thick layer of snow along with the previous snow cover, according to information from the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Center.
On Wednesday morning, in many places in Latvia, snowfall and blizzard continues. Snowing intensity will diminish throughout the day, according to forecasts.
Although January ended with a thaw in Latvia, overall it was the coldest month in at least three years, according to information from the Latvian Environment, Geology, and Meteorology Center.
As of Friday, often changing weather conditions will begin in Latvia with rapid temperature changes and precipitation, mainly snow, also frost, according to forecasts.
Ice congestion in the Daugava near Pļaviņas continues to form, causing a rapid rise in water levels, warns the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Center (LVĢMC).
In much of Latvia, the alert on heavy snowfall will come into force Thursday night, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Center.
This week, Latvia's weather will get warmer, thaw will set in over the weekend, and forecasts show that before Christmas, most of the snow will have melted.
Next week, temperatures will fluctuate around zero in Latvia, so pedestrians and drivers alike should beware of slipping on the ice that will often form, according to forecasts.
This week, the weather in Latvia will get cooler and the lowest temperature is expected just around the independence day celebrations – November 18, according to forecasts.